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Lyrics & meaning

Kutram Purindhavan

From Ratha Kanneer · 1954

Lyricist
K. S. Krishnamoorthy
Singer
C. S. Jayaraman
Music director
C. S. Jayaraman
Details
Ratha Kanneer1954

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kuttram purinthavan vaazhkkaiyil nimmathuHow can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life?
KolvathenbathaethuHow is that even possible?
Kuttram purinthavan vaazhkkaiyil nimmathuHow can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life?
KolvathenbathaethuHow is that even possible?
Male
Attraetha ulagil amaithiyum magizhvumIn a world devoid of righteousness, peace and happiness
Arumbida mudiyaathuCan never blossom.
Attraetha ulagil amaithiyum magizhvumIn a world devoid of righteousness, peace and happiness
Arumbida mudiyaathuCan never blossom.
Male
Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathuPeace was destroyed and a storm arose,
Aanavam IndrodozhinthathuArrogance has come to an end today.
Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathuPeace was destroyed and a storm arose,
Aanavam IndrodozhinthathuArrogance has come to an end today.
Male
Gunaththai izhappavan iruthiyilaeOne who loses their moral character, in the end,
Nalla sugam adaivathu yaedhuHow can they ever attain true comfort?
Nalla gunaththai izhappavan iruthiyilaeOne who loses their good character, in the end,
Nalla sugam adaivathu yaedhuHow can they ever attain true comfort?
Male
Kuttram purinthavan vaazhkkaiyil nimmathuHow can a person who has committed a crime find peace in life?
KolvathenbathaethuHow is that even possible?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the landmark film 'Ratha Kanneer' is a moral reflection on karma, conscience, and retribution. It emphasizes that individuals who commit wrongdoings, act out of arrogance, or forfeit their integrity will ultimately face inner turmoil and despair. True peace and joy cannot flourish without character and righteousness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhetorical Question

Kolvathenbathaethu

The repeated phrase 'Kolvathenbathaethu' and 'Nalla sugam adaivathu yaedhu' use rhetorical questions to emphasize the impossibility of finding peace after committing sins.

Metaphor

Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu

'Puyalum ezhunthathu' (a storm arose) serves as a metaphor for the chaotic ruin and emotional upheaval caused by arrogance and sin.

Mohnai (Initial Alliteration)

Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu / Aanavam Indrodozhinthathu

Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Amaithiyazhinthathu' and 'Aanavam' creating a rhythmic musical flow.

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Trivia

'Ratha Kanneer' (1954) is a seminal movie based on a modern Tamil play starring M. R. Radha. C. S. Jayaraman both composed the soundtrack and performed this song, using his unique high-pitched vocal delivery to convey sharp moral judgment and existential regret.

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